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BREAKING NEWS
An individual in a crowd of counterprotesters threw two devices at protesters participating in a “Stop the Islamic Takeover of New York City” event
NYPD
Shooting incidents for the year-to-date are down 25% compared to 2024 and 40% compared to 2023, the department announced
As burnout and cumulative stress continue to impact first responders, a new retreat model focuses on proactive recovery and long-term resilience
From political pressure to staffing shortages, readers say small agencies are being pushed from multiple directions at once
The DFR program was being demonstrated when deputies lost contact with a speeding e-bike in the same area and put a drone into action to help bring the suspect into custody
Idaho State Police troopers with five years of experience are paid at an hourly rate of $32.86; Washington State Patrol officers with similar experience are paid around $60 an hour
Fourteen first responders tested to see if they matched to donate to OSHP Commander Matt Geer; Rossford Police Officer Michael Shaffer was a near-perfect match
A stape trooper got out of the vehicle carrying Gov. Kelly Ayotte and pulled actor and comedian Eugene Mirman from the flaming wreckage of an electric car
Enrique Delgado-Garcia, 25, died at a hospital a day after undergoing a medical crisis and becoming unresponsive during an allegedly “unapproved and unsafe” boxing match
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A recent spate of LODDs requires immediate action against the rising incivility, failed criminal justice reforms and the mental health crisis that endanger police officers’ lives
Our experts debate if an emphasis on traditional attire is misplaced given more critical challenges like severe understaffing
Attempts by the NYPD to reinstate stricter uniform and grooming standards has sparked a broader conversation about the role of appearance in law enforcement credibility
If Police1 had existed in 1994, I would have used Nicole Brown Simpson’s tragic life and death to give context to the complexities of domestic violence calls
Media and public communications are vastly different in today’s digital age
Amid the threat posed by a man armed with a Katana, officers demonstrate exceptional de-escalation skills
PRODUCT NEWS
Srini Gopalan uniquely positioned to lead T-Mobile’s next era of growth and digital-first transformation
Combined company will deliver improved network experiences, low prices and new benefits to millions more customers across the U.S.
If your agency has a moment to highlight — big or small — that reflects the courage and care of your team, Axon wants to hear it
Vehicles – Mobile Command Centers*
Designed to convert vehicle power into safe, stable energy, Havis’ DC Power Supplies ensure uninterrupted performance and secure charging for docked Dell laptops & tablets
Vehicles – Mobile Command Centers*
Havis Rugged Laptop Docking Station for Panasonic TOUGHBOOK Engineered to convert vehicle power into stable energy, Havis’ DC Power Supplies ensure consistent performance and safe charging for Panasonic laptops and tablets used in patrol vehicles and utility fleets
Vehicles – Mobile Command Centers*
The new DS-GTC-1600 and DS-GTC-1700 series docking stations are engineered to keep critical technology accessible and protected in the most demanding conditions
Vehicles – Mobile Command Centers*
“Havis has always led where others follow,” said Dan Heiland, Product Manager. “With the VSX, we are not just offering a console – we are delivering the most premium, mission-ready workspace for officers.”
Commemorating one quarter-century of milestones and preparing for the next
Garner is a retired Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) commander
Users can add dry sand to ballast the cone for stability in challenging weather or high-speed traffic conditions